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What Types of Cookware Should I Use with My Cooktop?

Were you aware that cookware material plays a major role in how quickly your food cooks and how evenly it transfers heat to your food? If you didn’t know, well now you do. Below is a list of different materials found in your cookware and how to properly use each.

Aluminum

Heats your food both evenly and quickly

Suitable for all types of cooking

Use a medium or heavy thickness for best results

Could possibly leave aluminum residue on your glass cooktop, which is why we suggest cleaning your cooktop after every use. This prevents damage!

Cast Iron

This tends to heat more slowly but it does heat evenly

Best for browning and frying foods

Best for maintaining heat for recipes calling for slower cooking

Ceramic or Ceramic Glass

Heats slowly and unevenly

Ideal results are having your cooktop set on low to medium heat

Has the potential to scratch your glass cooktop

Follow Manufacturer’s Instructions

Copper

Heats quickly and evenly

Could possibly leave copper residue on your glass cooktop, which is why we suggest cleaning your cooktop after every use

Could leave a permanent stain to your glass cooktop if it’s overheated

Porcelain Enamel-on-Steel or Cast Iron

Same instructions as stainless steel or cast iron

May bond to your glass cooktop if it’s overheated

Stainless Steel

Heats quickly, yet unevenly

A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel can provide more even heating

As for all cookware materials, it is ideal to have a flat bottom, straight sides and a well fitting lid. Lastly, be sure to use cookware roughly the same size and the surface burner that you’re cooking on. This makes cooking your food more efficient and also is more energy efficient, saving your dollar bills. Sometimes a little bit goes a long way. If you’re having other difficulties with your cooktop, give us a call and let one of our trained professionals help you out! Thank you for letting our family help yours!